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45-47 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3634021 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 45-47 Alvarado St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1904
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1904
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,506 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3634021
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Laursen Lisa M Ttee 828 Gallier St New Orleans LA 70117
Last sale
September 16, 2003

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45 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
47 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 45-47 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley, currently owned by the Lisa M Laursen Revocable Trust, has undergone significant renovations since its construction in 1904. The property experienced major improvements in 2012, including the installation of blown-in insulation and sheetrock work in the garage, complete electrical system upgrades with new service and rewiring, comprehensive plumbing work including water and gas repiping for both units, and the addition of a half bath. These improvements followed earlier work in 2004-2005 that included window replacements, a horizontal addition, and new footings at the rear facade.

The building's history includes some concerning violations and complaints, particularly in 2003 when unauthorized removal of lath and plaster was reported, leading to enforcement action that was finally resolved in July 2012. There was also a complaint in 2005 regarding an improperly enlarged deck installation. Recent maintenance issues have been relatively minor, with the most recent being a missing side sewer vent cover reported in October 2023. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2024. Regular street cleaning concerns have been noted, though these are standard municipal issues not specific to the building's condition. The building's systems have received significant attention over the years, with particular focus on updating electrical systems to remove outdated wiring and improve safety.

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Risk rating

How 45-47 Alvarado St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
55thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 846 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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